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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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